{"product_id":"rf-low-noise-amplifier-lna-0-1mhz-6ghz-20db-gain","title":"RF Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) – 0.1MHz–6GHz | 20dB Gain","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplify weak RF signals and enhance your wireless receiving setup with this compact, wideband Low Noise Amplifier, offering up to 20dB nominal gain across a broad range of radio frequency applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 0.1MHz–6GHz Wideband Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) is a versatile RF preamplifier designed for Software Defined Radio (SDR), antenna systems, radio receivers, RF experimentation and wireless hardware development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered to amplify low-level RF signals while minimising additional noise, this module can help improve usable signal levels in appropriately configured receiving systems. Its wide advertised frequency coverage makes it suitable for experimentation across HF, VHF, UHF and microwave frequencies, including amateur radio, FM reception, ADS-B, ISM bands and 2.4GHz wireless applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a compact metal enclosure, 50Ω SMA connectors and a nominal 20dB gain specification, the amplifier integrates into compatible RF signal chains and portable testing environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWideband 0.1MHz–6GHz coverage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for a diverse range of RF receiving, monitoring and electronic development applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal 20dB gain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amplifies weak incoming RF signals to improve signal levels at compatible receivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-noise architecture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to minimise additional noise when amplifying low-level RF signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-linearity design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplier-specified +35dBm output third-order intercept point (OIP3) for improved handling of complex RF signal environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50Ω RF impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible with standard 50Ω RF systems, antennas and SDR equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMA female connectors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Convenient RF input and output connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5V power requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Operates from a nominal 5V supply at approximately 70mA.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBias Tee compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports RF-cable power delivery on the applicable non-battery-powered configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact metal enclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protects the amplifier electronics and provides a practical form factor for portable setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple configuration options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available with or without a battery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWideband RF Low Noise Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.1MHz–6GHz (advertised)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20dB nominal, specified at 1.95GHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF Input Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF Output Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF Connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMA Female\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply Current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 70mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 350mW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput IP3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+35dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Power Ruggedness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+22dBm CW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Battery \/ Without Battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceive-Side Signal Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGain, noise figure and linearity vary with frequency and operating conditions. The 20dB specification is quoted at approximately 1.95GHz and should not be interpreted as guaranteed constant gain across the full frequency range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible SDR receiver, RF scanner, radio receiver or RF measurement equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable 50Ω antennas, coaxial cables and SMA adapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulated 5V power source or compatible Bias Tee arrangement, depending on the selected variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate RF filtering where required to prevent strong unwanted signals from overloading the receiving system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftware Defined Radio (SDR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the LNA with compatible SDR receivers, such as RTL-SDR, SDRplay or HackRF-based receiving systems, to amplify weak signals before they reach the receiver input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly useful for antenna installations with significant coaxial cable losses or low received signal levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF Signal Reception \u0026amp; Monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperiment with a wide range of radio signals, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHF and shortwave radio reception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFM broadcast signal monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVHF and UHF communications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e433MHz and 868\/915MHz ISM signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1090MHz ADS-B aircraft signal reception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4GHz wireless signal analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral RF receiver development and experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntenna \u0026amp; RF System Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore antenna performance, receiver sensitivity and signal-chain optimisation when developing RF electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amplifier can also be incorporated into compatible laboratory measurement setups when appropriate power levels, calibration and signal handling are observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply \u0026amp; Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compatible receiver or external Bias Tee injector must provide the required supply voltage and current. Confirm the amplifier's RF port power-injection arrangement before connecting power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the antenna:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attach a suitable 50Ω antenna or RF signal source to the amplifier's RF input.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the receiver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Connect the amplifier RF output to your SDR, receiver or measurement device using suitable SMA cabling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply power:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide the appropriate 5V supply through the supported power arrangement or use the battery-equipped version.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfigure your receiver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select the desired frequency and initially reduce the receiver's internal gain to avoid overloading.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor signal performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compare received signal levels, signal-to-noise ratio and unwanted interference with and without amplification.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimise the signal chain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add appropriate band-pass filters or attenuation where necessary to manage strong nearby signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For receiving applications, placing the LNA close to the antenna can help compensate for losses in the coaxial cable between the antenna and receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirmware \u0026amp; Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RF amplifier is an analogue hardware accessory and does not require firmware or software installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can operate alongside compatible SDR software and receiver systems, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSDR++\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSDR#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNU Radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSDRangel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther compatible RF monitoring and analysis software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amplifier does not require software drivers. Any necessary configuration is performed through the connected receiver or SDR system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Wideband RF Low Noise Amplifier Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × USB Cable (supplier-listed accessory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout Battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories and physical appearance may vary between manufacturer hardware revisions. The exact USB cable function and power connection arrangement should be verified for the supplied variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreventative Measures \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceive-side use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This module is intended for low-level RF signal amplification and is not a high-power RF transmitter amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid transmitter connections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not connect directly to an active transmitter, transceiver transmit output or high-power RF source.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify power compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a regulated 5V supply and confirm Bias Tee polarity, voltage and current capability before connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid receiver overload:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amplification can worsen reception when strong signals cause receiver saturation or intermodulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse appropriate filtering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Band-pass filters are recommended where strong out-of-band signals are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObserve the RF signal direction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Connect the antenna to RF IN and receiver to RF OUT.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect against electrostatic discharge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use suitable ESD precautions when handling RF connectors and antenna systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect against environmental exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the amplifier dry and avoid excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is intended for authorised RF research, electronics experimentation, wireless receiver development and educational applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amplifier is designed for receive-side RF signal amplification and is not intended for direct connection to high-power RF transmitters. 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